Blue Line Wreck Kills Emil Larson on Fourth Street
Emil Larson son of Charles Larson of 1807 Second Avenue died after a trailer derailment on the blue line of the Tri City Railway Co at Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue. The crash involved east and west bound cars with Conductor Herbert Cook and Motorneer Steve Houldsworth. Alderman G. A. N. Segar and Miss Julia Cromwell survived. jury found death due to carelessness of the east bound train’s employer.
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Johan
Emil Larson
Charles Larson
Second Avenue
W. A. Dieroff
Fourth Street
Fourth Avenue
Larson
Watch Tower
Fred Berglund
Robert Stromberg
Neer
Steve Houldsworth
Little Hill
Herbert Cook
G. A. N. Segar
Julia Cromwell
Cromwell
Alderman Segur
Segur
Mr. Seguros
Chas. Berquist
Young Larson
Ernest Mostler
Beam
Eckhart
E. L. Eastman
Nels Peterson
Nels Pierce
A. T. Foster
Chas. Goodmansoyr
John Carlson
Carlson
Janek Colson
Frank Rogerson
Larnon
Alderman Segar
Miss Cromwell
Tri-City Railway Co
Molina
Rock Island County
State of Illinois
Juiry
Johnson Gets Time Prize In Rock Island Race
Andy Johnson of this city won the time prize a Stearns bicycle in the Yellow Fellow race at Rock Island yesterday. Johnson finished fifth with 22 minutes 15 seconds as Clarence Kelly of Clinton won first in 22 34 and a dog was run into near the finish. Jens of Rock Island collided with a wagon and finished on a borrowed wheel. Gus Sheppert of Moline with a 2 30 handicap was fourth in 24 03. Jim Colburn placed ninth with a 2 30 handicap in 25 23.
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Andy Johnson
Stearns
Rock Island
Johnson
Arthur Jens
Fans
Clarence Kelly
Clinton
Kelly
Jens
Gus
The School Census Figures Question Growth in District
Secretary Boman reports the school census totals show 6647 youths under 21 in the district. The Dispatch notes 1897 figure of 6752, a 105 difference, suggesting the grand total may duplicate 1896 and cast doubt on census reliability amid fire-destroyed records.
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Boman
Juvenile Held After Alleged Assault Attempt
Jesse Smith, noted as colored, was arraigned on assault attempt charges and appeared before Justice Awes yesterday. He was bound over to the circuit court in default of bond and remanded to county jail until further proceedings.
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Jesse Smith
Frank
Rock
Justice Awes
Bohds
Drowning of Henry Mueller After River Boat Tragedy Near Flat Rock
Henry Mueller 22 dies after a boat accident on the river near Flat Rock during a holiday outing with fellow workers. Charles Schreiber tries to save him, catching Mueller as he sinks but Mueller vanishes after being carried downstream a half mile. Schreiber survives a physical shock. police search drags seven hours without finding Mueller.
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Charlies Schreiber
Henry Mueller
John L.mueller
Mueller
Flat Rock
Wm. Linn
Wm. Druva
Robert Thornton
Charles Schreiber
John Vance
Mutual Wheel Works
Schreiber
Meller
Behreiber
John Wahlstrand
Fourth Avenue
Willows
Geisberger
Starofsky
Tod Henry Sells a 22 Year Old Age? Not Clear
Tod Henry, born in Rock Island, is described as aged 22 and having spent most of his life in the city. The fragmentary text is difficult to interpret but notes his age and residence.
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Hreiber
IndIgohn A. Sari el
Iffed
Tod Henry Sales
Rock Island
Ark store swindle uncovered in Rock Island case
The Rock Island Union reports a fraud operation led by Mrs. R. Kohn from Davenport under the name Franks and Ark. Goods were shipped to Chicago and pawn shops, with Rock Island firms like Fleming Furniture losing items. Kohn arrested for obtaining goods under false pretenses and larceny, Willets sent warrant for missing watch theft.
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Rock Island
R. Kohn
Davenport
Franks
Ark
The
Chicago
Kohns
Flemming Furniture Co
Willets
Will of Alfred Williams Probate in County Court
The will dated August 3 1892 of Alfred Williams is probated. Widow Sarah Jane Williams shall receive income from trust property during her life after specific bequests. Parker M Williams gets 24 shares of Williams White Co stock and 4 sons receive 12 shares each. $500 to American Missionary Association and $500 to Port Byron Academy trustees to found Alfred Williams scholarship for a needy student. John J Williams and John B Gillmor named executors.
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Alfred Williams
Sarah Jane Williams
Williams, White & Co
Parker M. Williams
Frank H
Alfred I
John J
Harry T. Williams
American Missionary Association
New York
Port Byron Academy
John J. Williams
John 8. Gillmor
Zion Indonesian Notes on Ill Clergyman and Church Events
Reverend A F Almer, ill with typhoid malaria for weeks, is now out of danger but too weak to lead his congregation for several weeks. Prof P M Lindberg led services last Sunday. The Ladies Society will meet Friday at Mr and Mrs Samuelson's home. Electric light is now installed in the church and will be in use soon.
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A. F. Almer
P. M. Lindberg
Ladies’ Society
Sa Hold
Samuelson
Labor Meeting Highlights Unity and Worker Power
W H Allen of Erie spoke at Library Hall on labor unity shaping nations and boosting the federal union in Moline. L A Jahns praised union growth as attendees heard a history driven argument that working people sustain progress and can prevent centralized wealth and power.
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Library Hall
M. H.allen
Erie
Whitside
W. C. Allen
Moline
Allen
Spepker
L. A. Jahns
Moline Federal Union
Jahns
Sain
Washington
Madrid
Omeantl
Maine
Providence
Louis XI
France
Rts
Camp Alger May Move Toward Cuba Front
Mrs. William Hall received a letter from Quartermaster Harry L. Kerr of Company F, Sixth Regiment, thanking local donors for aprons and towels sent to the mess tent. He notes meals and kitchen duty are shared among men as the unit may deploy toward the seacoast for Cuba.
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Coisasy A
Rock
Military
Company F
Moline
Q. M
Harry L. Kerr
Second brigade sails to join Santiago campaign
The Second brigade of 3,000 men from the Sixth Illinois Sixth Massachusetts and Eighth Ohio left Camp Alger for Santiago. The Eighth Ohio heads to New York to ship on the St Paul while the Illinois and Massachusetts troops go to Charleston to board the Columbia and Yale. They are expected to reach Santiago Saturday and participate in the final siege, with authorities cautious about haste.
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Camp Alger
Illinois
Massachusetts
Ohio
New York
St. Paul
Santiago
Charleston
S. C
Columbia
Yale
Washington
Shafter
Commodore Sampson
Felmley Withdraws From State Superintendent Nomination
Professor Charles Felmley of Normal announces withdrawal from the race for state superintendent of public instruction. He cites his university ties at Dunolst State Normal University as the main reason for stepping back from the Democratic nomination.
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Charles Felmley
Normal
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Felmley
Dunolst State Normal University
Tragic Track Death Near East Moline
Louis Peterson of Flick & Johnson Construction Co. was killed on C B Q tracks near East Moline while walking from Rock Island late Friday. He lagged behind teammates due to heat and was struck by a passenger train bound for St Louis, dying instantly and mangled. An inquest was underway with a coroner's verdict expected as Edward Johnson retrieved the body with Undertaker Knox assisting.
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Louis Peterson
Flick & Johnson Construction Co
Rock Island
East Moline
St. Louis
Moline
Petergon
Chicago
Kate
Peterson
Knox
Edward Johnson
Johnson
J. Roach
O. M. Bisant
W. A. Jones
P. A. Johnsor
Nels Johnson
J. A. Gettemy
John G. Swensson
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Emil Larlow
Street Railway
Charles Bouschen
Fifth Avenue
Third Avenue
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Bouschen
Fifth Street
Union Hotel
Sixth Street
Dr. Meyer
Consciouness
Frank Ferman
Charles Rit
Coriurk
Board of Education
Rae
W. H. Allen
M. L. Hicks
Tor
Sti Louis
R. Hicks
Will J. Rank
Alger
Lient
Flood and Basic B. Secck
Islazid
Evening Dispatch
Newcomb
Mary Bjurndahl
28Th Ave
H.T. Moss
Io A
Daniel Rianee Rol Ia
Flick & Johnson. Co
Ryan
Bolton
16Th St
Boston
Sth Ave
15Th
Ted Cay
Tri- Seltien
Yee Ave
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